2012 Ford Escape Hybrid

2012 Ford Escape Hybrid already is Ford’s best-selling SUV of all time; The 2012 Escape Hybrid combines capability, technology and fuel economy like no other SUV. Escape Hybrid is the best selling of the Ford’s SUV ever. On the one side, hybrid car will give you a leg in promotion side by the popularity of the Ford’s gasoline version.

This year’s Ford Escape models come with two basic engines. Next, in the 2012 Ford Escape XLT and 2012 Ford Escape Limited, you’ll find increased power with a 3.0-liter, 24-valve DOHC Duarte V-6 engine that delivers 201 horsepower at 5,900 rpm and produces 196 pounds-per- foot of torque at 4,700 rpm. On the outside, the new and improved 2012 Ford Escape models boast ergonomic door handles, black lift gate molding, three-color tail lamps, aerodynamic hydrogen headlamps, fog lamps, lift gate with flip-up bars and multifunctional roof racks. Some of the features inside the cabins include 60/40 split folding rear seats, removable rear seat cushions, available leather upholstery (on the Escape XLT and Escape Limited models), manual air conditioning, reverse sensing system, speed control, rear floor heat ducts, and I/P lower valance panel storage bins. On the 2012 Escape Limited model, drivers can even purchase a MP3 players and six-disc-in-dash CD changer
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2012 Ford Escape Hybrid provides comfortable seating for up to five, a versatile cargo area and a variety of standard and optional features, including an available intelligent four-wheel-drive system for enhanced traction. The Escape Hybrid broke new ground with its combination of fuel economy and full SUV capability, said Jason Sprawka, Ford Escape Hybrid marketing manager.

The 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid leads the pack for best monthly fuel costs, with consumers paying at least $100 less for fuel per month, compared with competing vehicles. Additionally, CarGurus.com named Ford Escape Hybrid one of the best vehicles for hybrid investment. The site reported the Escape Hybrid is one of the few hybrid vehicles consumers can justify paying a premium for over the gas-only version, as the Escape Hybrid pays for its premium once gas prices and savings are factored in.

Ford Escape Hybrid was named a 2011 Consumers Digest Automotive Best Buy Award winner, following awards for Best Bet for Hybrid SUVs by Cars.com and Top 10 Green Car by Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com.

The 2012 Ford Escape employs an available intelligent four-wheel-drive system that works automatically to help prevent wheel slippage. Unlike the system on Toyota Highlander Hybrid, which is an on-demand system, the Escape Hybrid system does not require any driver interaction.

Because the system can transfer torque away from the front wheels, it helps reduce the type of under steer often associated with front-wheel-drive vehicles, providing improved vehicle control. The class-exclusive Ford SYNC system is standard on Escape Hybrid and provides hands-free access with simple voice commands.

Base on Fort, the 2012 Escape Hybrid driving experience is almost identical to a conventional SUV. The powertrain of the 2012 Escape Hybrid include Atkinson’s 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine and electric motor. Fuel economy ratings for 2012 Ford Hybrid are 34 miles per gallons in the city and 31 miles per gallons on the highway. The official claims the Ford Escape Hybrid is the most fuel-efficient SUV in America.

In addition to being a low emission and fuel-efficient hybrid, the 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid offers additional green credentials. The Ford Escape Hybrid SUV comes standard with a revolutionary earth friendly cloth seat fabric made from one hundred percent post-industrial supplies